There’s something I’ve always believed — baking doesn’t have to be complicated to be good. Most people struggle not because it’s difficult, but because no one breaks it down simply. That’s exactly why I started If You Have 60 Seconds — quick, no-nonsense baking lessons that actually make sense, especially when you’re just starting out….
CUCCIDATI
Cuccidati are traditional Sicilian cookies that feel less like a simple bake and more like a celebration wrapped in pastry. Deeply rooted in Italian holiday culture, especially around Christmas. These cookies are known for their rich, aromatic filling and delicate, tender exterior. The filling is a luxurious blend of dried figs, nuts, honey, citrus zest,…
LUSIKKALEIVAT (FINNISH COOKIES)
As part of our Cookies from Around the World series, we journey to the quiet, cozy kitchens of Finland to explore one of its most beloved traditional treats—Lusikkaleivät, which literally translates to “spoon cookies.” True to their name, these charming cookies are shaped using a simple spoon, which gives them their distinctive oval form and…
Getting Your Kitchen Summer-Ready: 10 Smart Baking Tips That Make Summer Desserts Easier
If you bake regularly, you already know that summer changes everything in the kitchen. Butter softens faster than you expect. Chocolate melts when you’re not looking. Whipped cream suddenly refuses to hold its shape. And even the most reliable cake recipes can behave a little differently when the temperature climbs. But here’s the thing. Summer…
ACHAPPAM
Achappam, also known as the beautiful rose cookie of Kerala, is one of those traditional snacks that instantly brings back festive memories. Light, crisp, and delicately patterned, these cookies are made using a special mould that gives them their iconic flower-like shape. The batter is simple — made with rice flour, coconut milk, egg, and…
10 Desserts to Bake for the Women You Love This Women’s Day
Every year on Women’s Day, I love celebrating the incredible women around me by creating something sweet for them and treating them to one of my desserts. However, it’s always a task to decide what dessert to make! I bake so many desserts all year round that choosing that perfect one is always a process….
KAAK BI AJWA
Kaak bi Ajwa is a beautiful marriage of buttery pastry and rich, spiced date filling. It is a treat that feels both homely and celebratory at the same time. These traditional Middle Eastern cookies are instantly recognizable by their round shape and inviting golden hue. Kaak bi Ajwa is more than just a cookie, it…
DANISH COOKIES
As part of our “Cookies from Around the World” series, we travel to the charming bakeries of Denmark to explore one of the most iconic treats ever tucked into a blue tin — Danish cookies. Buttery, delicate, and beautifully piped into classic shapes, these cookies are a celebration of simplicity and precision. Known for their…
Hello. I'm Shivesh Bhatia, a food blogger and food stylist from Delhi, India. Welcome to Bake With Shivesh, where I'll help you create magic in your kitchens with my simple recipes.